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The County of San Mateo's Emergency Management Department (SMC EM) is accepting applications from dedicated individuals for the Limited Term position of Management Analyst - Grants and Fiscal Services. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic team of emergency management professionals.
SMC EM's mission is to advance community resilience through a proactive and comprehensive approach to emergency management, involving the whole community in every phase of disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. To learn more about SMC EM, please visit https://www.smcgov.org/dem
The Management Analyst (MA) will assist in the oversight of SMC EM program budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and policy compliance, with responsibilities including revenue projections, cash flow analyses, cost containment, grant disbursement, and managing annual and mid-cycle budgets. This role, which is primarily fiscal-related with 10-20% dedicated to grants, includes preparing budget estimates, evaluating revenue and expenditure budgets, resolving cross-departmental fiscal issues, reviewing budget submittals for accuracy, and assisting with funding challenges.
Working under general supervision, incumbents perform analytical and technical work within the department. At this level, the impact of decisions is moderate to significant, with work typically involving interpreting, explaining, gathering, and analyzing financial information.
Additionally, the MA will plan and administer SMC EM programs, conduct analytical studies, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The selected candidate will track and monitor the adopted budget and prepare periodic budget reviews for submission to County departments, administration, and boards and commissions, such as the Emergency Services Council (ESC).
This crucial position will also involve various tasks to support the County's financial integrity and operational excellence, significantly contributing to the overall success of San Mateo County's emergency management mission.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess
- Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and grant disbursement
- Experience in developing and presenting operating and capital budgets, including preliminary estimates and salary projections
- Proficiency in tracking and monitoring budgets, preparing periodic reviews, and ensuring adherence to timelines
- The ability to resolve cross-departmental budget issues and propose procedural solutions
- Analytical skills to conduct financial analyses and special research projects, evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations
- Excellent written communication skills for preparing technical records, reports, and recommendations
- Computer skills and knowledge of a variety of software programs
Examples Of Duties:
The MA's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Develops and manages program, annual, and mid-cycle budgets, including revenue projections, forecasting, multi-year cash flow analysis, cost containment, distribution, grant funds disbursement, and salary and benefits projections
- Tracks and monitors the adopted budget and prepares periodic budget reviews for submission to County departments, administration, and boards and commissions, such as the Emergency Services Council (ESC)
- Formulates, prepares, and communicates budget completion schedules, calendars, and deadlines
- Facilitates and coordinates the resolution of cross-departmental budgetary issues, including identifying and proposing procedural solutions
- Balances expenditures and revenues and identifies funding gaps; assists departments in resolving funding issues; prepares status reports and manages budgetary control systems; recommends and processes budget amendments
- Ensures compliance with Federal, State, County, and funding agency regulatory and reporting requirements and applicable laws, regulations, and professional practices
- Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and related materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas
- Performs other duties as assigned
This is a limited term position. Limited term positions are full-time, fully benefited, temporary positions. This current position is funded for up to one year, depending on the department’s needs. Limited Term employees receive medical and dental benefits, like regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan (401-A).
Information for current County employees: Current and regular County of San Mateo Employees who are interested in this assignment must submit application materials and compete in the selection process. If you are successful in the selection process and are being considered for the assignment, HR will work directly with you and/or your department for options. Please note there is no guarantee that you will be allowed by your department to rotate into this assignment nor is your department obligated to allow you to take on this assignment.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
- Project and/or program management, analytical processes, and report preparation techniques
- Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures
- Principles of mathematical and statistical computations
- Record-keeping principles and procedures, modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work
- Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to the assigned area of responsibility
- Principles and practices of contract administration and evaluation; public agency budget development and administration, and sound financial management policies and procedures
Skill/Ability to
- Coordinate and oversee programmatic administrative, budgeting, and/or fiscal reporting activities
- Perform responsible and difficult fiscal administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative
- Conduct research on a wide variety of administrative topics including grant funding, contract feasibility, budget and staffing proposals, and operational alternatives
- Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials
- Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
- Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems
- Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify could be:
- Education: Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field. Master of Finance or equivalent degree preferred.
- Experience: At least five years of fiscal administrative experience.
Professional Standards
The selected candidate will be expected to adhere to the professional standards outlined in the Department's Professional Expectations Document for Management Analyst positions, including maintaining integrity and ethics, effective communication, accountability, professional appearance, and team collaboration.
Application/Examination:
If you are interested in being considered for this position, the following items must be submitted via email:
- Cover letter with responses to Supplemental Questions listed below (maximum of 2 pages)
- Current Resume
Please address the following Supplemental Questions in your cover letter:
- Describe your experience in fiscal management, specifically in budget preparation, monitoring, and financial analysis. How has this experience equipped you for success in the Management Analyst role?
- Provide an example of a complex fiscal analysis you've conducted. What methods did you use, and what were the key findings or recommendations?
- Describe a situation where unexpected financial challenges arose. How did you adapt your approach to address these challenges effectively?
Submission Instructions
Please include the words "SMC EM Management Analyst - Fiscal Services and Grants" in the subject line of the email submission.
Submit application materials electronically via email to Rick Reed at:
rreed1@smcgov.org
Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and qualified candidates will be contacted by the department for an interview.
Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted through February 27, 2026; however, a selection may be made at any time within the process.
NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via email at rreed1@smcgov.org. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (cover letter with responses to supplemental questions and a resume) will not be considered.
About San Mateo County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.
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Analyst: Chet Overstreet (02112026) (D181-Management Analyst - Limited Term)
